Finding the Third Proportional to 111,020 and 163,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,020 and 163,590 is: 241,052.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,020 : 163,590 = 163,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,020/163,590 = 163,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,020x = 163,590 × 163,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,020x = 26,761,688,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,761,688,100/111,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,052.86
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